How this product aligns with the EYLF
Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Natureplay Toddler Rafiki Arch serves as a versatile structure that encourages children to engage in imaginative play and exploration. By transforming the arch into a playhouse, children can create their own narratives, fostering inquiry and discovery through role play and collaborative activities.
Building language, imagination, and social skills
This product provides an inviting space for children to interact with peers, enhancing their language and communication skills. As they engage in role play within the arch, children can express their thoughts and ideas, negotiate roles, and develop social connections, all of which are essential for their emotional and social development.
Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas
Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up the Natureplay Toddler Rafiki Arch in a reading corner to create a cozy space for storytelling and group reading sessions.
Use the arch as a backdrop for art projects, allowing children to decorate it with fabric or natural materials to enhance their creative expression.
Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to use the arch as a playhouse for role-playing different scenarios, such as a café or a shop, to promote imaginative play.
Organise group activities where children can build structures around the arch using blocks or natural materials, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Create a quiet space within the arch for mindfulness activities, such as listening to calming music or engaging in guided relaxation.
Provocation Ideas
Introduce themed props related to different cultures or stories that children can use within the arch to inspire diverse role play.
Invite children to explore the natural elements around the arch, such as leaves or stones, and incorporate these into their play to enhance their connection with the environment.
